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Ministry of Coal
Domestic Coal Production Goes up by almost 23 % during Last Five Years
Coal Ministry ensures Sustainable Mining & Enhanced Production
India’s overall coal Production has seen a quantum jump to 893.08 MT in FY 2022-23 as compared to 728.72 MT in FY 2018-2019 with a growth of about 22.6%. The priority of the Ministry is to enhance the domestic coal production to reduce the dependence on substitutable coal imports. In the last 5 years, the production of Coal India Limited  has increased by 703.21 MT  as compared to 606.89 MT in FY 2018-2019 with a growth of 15.9%. SCCL has shown impressive growth at 67.14 MT in FY 2022-23 from 64.40 MT in FY 2018-19 with a growth of 4.3%. Captive and other mines have also taken a lead in coal production by 122.72 MT in FY 2022-23 from 57.43 MT in FY 2018-19 with a growth of 113.7%.
Ministry of Coal has initiated several measures to ramp up the domestic coal production to achieve self-reliance to meet the demand of all sectors and ensure adequate coal stocks at thermal Power Plants. The exceptional growth in coal production has paved the way for energy security of the Nation. The annual Coal Production target set for the FY 2023- 2024 is 1012 MT.
Apart from this, Ministry is proactively involved in promoting sustainable development in conjunction with coal production, by emphasizing on environmental protection, resource conservation, societal welfare, and measures to preserve our forests and biodiversity. Ministry of Coal has also formulated a strategy to develop an integrated approach for eliminating road transportation of coal in mines and has taken steps to upgrade mechanized coal transportation and loading system under 'First Mile Connectivity' projects.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sale of 25 LMT Wheat starts from February 1, 2023 under Open Market Sale Scheme 
Twenty Five Lakh MTs of wheat is offered for sale starting from the first week of February  under OMSS  for which tenders will be uploaded by the Regional Offices of Food Corporation of India  today.
Buyers willing to purchase wheat stocks may get empaneled themselves with FCI’s e-auction Service Provider “m-Junction Services Limited”  and bid for Stocks. The empanelment process would be completed within 72 hours for any party who wish to register their names.
Stocks are offered from all States of the Country to ensure that the rising prices are controlled immediately.
To address the rising price of wheat and Atta in the country, it was decided that FCI will make available 30 LMT wheat in the market through various routes under the Open Market Sale Scheme . FCI has started the process of E- auction of stocks within 24 hours of announcement of this scheme, throughout the country.
Offloading of 30 LMT wheat in the market through OMSS  scheme within a span of two months through multiple channels will have wider reach as well as immediate impact on the soaring Wheat and Atta prices and will help containing the rising prices and will bring much relief to the common man.
FCI undertakes the movement of foodgrains throughout the country to intervene the market for price stabilization of foodgrains.
Since its inception in 1965, FCI has made significant contribution in realizing the dream of making India a self-sufficient country in food. Today it procures around 1300 LMT foodgrains  annually against mere 13 LMT procured during 1965.
It would be worth mentioning here that the procurement of foodgrains is not evenly spread over the country. While production in some states are highly surplus in terms of their requirements, the others are deficit either partially or fully. Hence, to make available foodgrains for the vulnerable section of the society, in each and every corner of the country, FCI undertakes movement of foodgrains on mass-scale. Around 600 LMT foodgrains are moved annually to various corners of the country from major procuring states like Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha etc.
To facilitate the storage and movement of foodgrains, FCI operates around 2000 depots including about 500 of its own depots throughout the country. In terms of infrastructure, it has enhanced its storage capacity from 6 LMT in 1965 to more than 800 Lakh MT at present.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s participation in the 14th BRICS Summit
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be attending the 14th BRICS Summit hosted by China in virtual format on 23-24 June 2022. This includes a High Level Dialogue on Global Development with guest countries on June 24.
2. BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of common concern for all developing countries. BRICS countries have regularly called for reform of the multilateral system in order to make it more representative and inclusive.
3. Discussions during the 14th BRICS Summit are expected to cover intra-BRICS cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, trade, health, traditional medicine, environment, S&T and innovation, agriculture, technical and vocational education & training, and MSMEs. Discussions are also likely on issues like reform of the multilateral system, combating COVID-19 pandemic and global economic recovery, amongst others.
4. Prior to the Summit, Prime Minister will participate, by way of a recorded keynote speech, in the Opening Ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on 22 June 2022.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Procurement of Goods and Services from MSMEs
As per the information available on Sambandh Portal , the details of procurement by various Central Government Ministries/Departments, including the Central Public Sector Undertakings , which have reported their procurement from Micro and Small Enterprises , since the year 2017-18 are given below :
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Year
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Procurement by Central Government Ministries/Departments/Public Sector Enterprises from MSEs

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2017-18
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26,357.46
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2018-19
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40,399.70
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2019-20
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39,049.45
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2020-21
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40,817.78
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2021-22
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52,374.22
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2022-23
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9,665.35
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
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PIB Headquarters
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION
Combined Graduate Level  Examination, 2018
Staff Selection Commission will conduct Combined Graduate Level  Examination, 2018 in Computer Based Mode in two shifts on 13.09.2019 and 14.09.2019. In Southern Region, Thirteen thousand three hundred and ninety nine  candidates have been found qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II of the examination
- The examination will be held in 18 Venues located at 8 Centres/Cities viz. Kurnool, Tirupati, Vijayawada and Cishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad in Telangana; Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
- Examination will be held on 13.09.2019  and 14.09.2019  from 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon in Shift – I and 03.00 PM to 5.00 PM in Shift-II.
- Southern Regional Office has already posted basic details like Date, Time and City of the examination in its Website  so that candidates can know these in advance. Facility to download e-admission certificate is provided in our website on 09.09.2019 for candidates to download their e-admit card. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to the mobile numbers and e-mail to the mail Ids provided by the candidates in their Online application.
- PROHIBITED ITEMS such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3-7 years.
THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE STRICTLY ADVISED NOT TO BRING PROHIBITED ITEMS AND BAGS INTO THE EXAMINATION VENUE.
- Candidates are requested to note that they shall not be permitted to take up the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original valid Identity Proof enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate and Four copies of their latest colored photo . The e-Admission Certificate should invariably contain Bar Code which is visible and clear. All the candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional office helpline numbers .
- The Press Note is issued for information and benefit of the Candidates.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti.
“Happy Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti. May the coming year bring happiness and good health in everyone’s lives”, the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of the Opening Remarks by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at XIV BRICS Summit 2022
Excellency President Xi,
Excellency President Ramaphosa,
Excellency President Bolsonaro,
Excellency President Putin,
First of all, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, I congratulate all of you for the spectacular events that took place in all the BRICS countries. I would also like to express my gratitude for the support we have received from your teams.
Excellencies,
Today for the third year in a row, we are meeting virtually amid the challenges of the Covid pandemic.
Even though the scale of the epidemic has reduced globally than before, however many of its ill effects are still visible in the global economy.
We, the BRICS member countries, have had a very similar view of the governance of the global economy.
And so our mutual cooperation can make a useful contribution to post-Covid global recovery.
Over the years, we have made a number of institutional reforms in BRICS, which have increased the effectiveness of this organization.
It is also a matter of happiness that the membership of our New Development Bank has also increased.
There are many areas where the lives of our citizens are getting directly benefitted from our mutual cooperation.
For example, establishment of vaccine R&D center, coordination among custom departments, establishment of shared satellite constellation, mutual recognition of pharma products, etc.
Such practical steps make BRICS a unique international organization whose focus is not just limited to dialogue.
BRICS Youth Summits, BRICS Sports, and increase in exchanges amongst our civil society organizations and think-tanks have strengthened our people-to-people contact.
I am confident that today's discussion will bring out many suggestions to further strengthen our BRICS ties.
Thank you.
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Defence
Procurement of Defence Equipment
Proposals for capital acquisition are progressed through a detailed process that commences with Ten years Integrated Capability Development Plan , Five Years Defence Capability Acquisition Plan  and two year roll over Annual Acquisition Plan . Approved plans are followed by Acceptance of Necessity  accorded by Services Procurement Board  chaired by CISC for cases upto Rs. 300 crore, Defence Procurement Board  chaired by Defence Secretary for cases having value more than Rs. 300 crore and upto Rs. 500 crore and Defence Acquisition Council  chaired by Raksha Mantri for cases beyond Rs. 500 crore. Post accord of AoN, tendering and contracting is undertaken by the Services/Ministry of Defence as per the delegated financial powers. In the period 2020-21 to 2022-23 , 59 AoNs amounting to Rs. 1,83,778.34 crore. have been accorded and 91 Contracts amounting to Rs. 1,19,045.3 crore have been concluded.
Capital acquisition of defence equipment is carried out as per provisions of Defence Acquisition Procedure . DAP-2020 lays down the timelines for completion of acquisition activities. Further, the activities are regularly monitored so as to ensure finalization of proposals and conclusion of contracts expeditiously.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia writes to Himachal Pradesh CM for strengthening aviation Infrastructure in state
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, has written to Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, requesting his personal intervention in expediting the matters for strengthening of aviation infrastructure in the state. AAI has embarked upon development and expansion of airports in the country at a cost of Rs. 20,000 Crore in the next 4-5 years in order to meet the growing passenger demand in the country.
Shri Scindia has drawn attention of Shri Jai Ram Thakur on following issues that are impacting the implementation of various projects pertaining to aviation sector in Himachal Pradesh:
- AAI has projected a land requirement of 13 acres at Shimla airport for strengthening of runway and construction of AAI Residential Colony. Further, the State Government has been requested to extend support for removal of obstacles and provide requisite land for making Shimla airport compatible for operation of ATR-72 type of aircraft.
- The State Govt. has been requested to complete the infrastructure works at Shimla, Mandi, Manali and Baddi for operationalization of these heliports at the earliest.
- An amount of Rs. 1.44 crores is outstanding on the part of State Government as VGF share for Regional Air Connectivity Fund Trust .
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Ministry of Defence
PROJECTS OF DRDO
The Government has worked out the Mission Mode  projects of the Defence Research and Development Organisation . As on date, DRDO is working on 55 MM Projects for a total sanctioned cost of Rs 73,942.82 crore. These are in the area of Decoys, Nuclear Defence Technologies, Air Independent Propulsion , Combat Suite, Propulsion System, Air Droppable Container, Torpedo, Fighter Aircraft, Cruise Missile, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, AEW&C Aircraft System, Gas Turbine Engine, Assault Rifle, Warhead, Light Machine Gun, Rocket, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System , Infantry Combat Vehicle Command, Ordnance Disposal System, Tactical Radios, EW Systems, Radars, Life Support System, Geographical Information System, Surface to Air Missile, Anti-ship Missile, anti-Airfield Weapon, Glide Bomb, Simulator etc.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy and others in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s message at the 115th Janam Jayanti event and release of biography of freedom fighter Shri Prahladji Patel at Becharaji, Gujarat
“Work of Shri Prahladji Patel will be useful for current generation and will inspire future generations”
The Prime Minister Shri, Narendra Modi, addressed the 115th Janam Jayanti and release of biography event of Shri Prahladji Patel at Becharaji, Gujarat via a video message today. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel was among those present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister paid homage to the glorious land of Becharaji and bowed to the memory of the freedom fighter, social worker Shri Prahladji Patel. The Prime Minister noted Shri Prahladji Patel’s generosity in social service and his sacrifice. The freedom fighter joined the freedom struggle on the call of Mahatma Gandhi and underwent imprisonment in Sabarmati and Yerawada .
The Prime Minister narrated the incident which symbolized the spirit of ‘nation first’ in Shri Prahladji Patel. Shri Patel’s father passed away when he was incarcerated but Shri Prahladji Patel did not accept the conditions of apology that were put forward by the colonial rulers for allowing him to perform the last rites. He also supported many freedom fighters who were fighting underground. The Prime Minister also underlined the role of Shri Prahladji Patel in helping Sardar Patel in merger of princely states after independence. The Prime Minister lamented that many such great freedom fighters do not find any mention in the history books. The Prime Minister also paid tributes to Shri Prahladji Patel’s wife Kashi Ba. The Prime Minister said that documentation of life and working style of great personalities is very important as it inspires the young generation.
The Prime Minister appealed to all the universities to research and publish the unknown aspects of the freedom fighters. We should remember freedom fighters like Shri Prahladji Patel in the enterprise of building New India, the Prime Minister said.
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Ministry of Minority Affairs
Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launches “Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2” in Mumbai
 for Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that the NDA Government has been working with commitment to “inclusive growth” and “Antyodaya” to ensure prosperity, security and dignity of the last person of the society.
Addressing a large number of people from Parsi community and renowned personalities from various fields at the launch of “Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2” at Mumbai, Shri Naqvi said that Parsi community has immense contribution in nation building and Parsi community has been a “role model” for other communities for its culture and traditions. The Parsi community has given so many great people who have been “architects of nation building”.
Shri Naqvi said that even though the Parsi community is a very small minority community in India, there is no doubt that the Parsi community is one of the most liberal, aware towards education and an example of “peace and harmony”.
Shri Naqvi said that Jamshetji Tata played a crucial role in industrial development of India; Dadabhai Naoroji and Madam Bhikaji Cama played an important role in India’s freedom struggle; Homi J Bhabha is “father of Indian nuclear programme. Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw’s service to the nation will be remembered always. Be it industry, military service, legal service, architecture or civil services, the Parsi community has always shown its talent.
Shri Naqvi said that declining population of Parsi community in India is a matter of concern. “Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-1” was initiated in 2013 for containing the declining trend of population of the Parsi community and reverse it to bring their population above the threshold level.
The main objective of the “Jiyo Parsi” scheme is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize their population and increase the population of Parsis in India. Ministry of Minority Affairs’ scheme has two components: Medical Assistance and Advocacy/Counselling. The scheme has been successful. 101 babies have been born in Parsi community through “Jiyo Parsi” scheme.
Shri Naqvi said that Parzor Foundation was an important link between the Parsi community and the government in success of “Jiyo Parsi” scheme. And the Tata Institute of Social Sciences , Mumbai; the Bombay Parsi Punchayet  and Federation of Zoroastrian Anjumans of India have also played a key role in this regard.
These organisations have been publicising the scheme through outreach programmes like seminars, workshops, publicity, brochures, Parsi journals and other advocacy programmes and awareness campaign.
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Ministry of Defence
System for Pension Administration Raksha
The state-wise number of beneficiaries currently using the System for Pension Administration Raksha  as on date is as follows:-
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S. No.
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STATE/UT
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PENSIONER COUNT
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1.
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ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
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3
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2.
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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53
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3.
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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2
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4.
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ASSAM
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23
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5.
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BIHAR
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165
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6.
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CHANDIGARH
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12
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7.
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CHHATTISGARH
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9
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8.
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DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
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0
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9.
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DAMAN & DIU
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2
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10.
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DELHI
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|
156
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|
11.
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GOA
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0
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12.
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GUJARAT
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21
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|
13.
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HARYANA
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|
208
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|
14.
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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|
38
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15.
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JAMMU & KASHMIR
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25
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|
16.
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JHARKHAND
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|
24
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|
17.
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KARNATAKA
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|
121
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|
18.
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KERALA
|
|
98
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|
19.
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LADAKH
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0
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|
20.
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LAKSHADWEEP
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0
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|
21.
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MADHYA PRADESH
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|
262
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|
22.
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MAHARASHTRA
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|
403
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23.
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MANIPUR
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2
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24.
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MEGHALAYA
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1
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25.
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MIZORAM
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0
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26.
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NAGALAND
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0
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27.
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ODISHA
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112
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28.
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PUDUCHERRY
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1
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29.
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PUNJAB
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74
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30.
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RAJASTHAN
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78
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31.
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SIKKIM
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0
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32.
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TAMIL NADU
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191
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|
33.
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TELANGANA
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|
100
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34.
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TRIPURA
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0
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35.
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UTTAR PRADESH
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|
663
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|
36.
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UTTARAKHAND
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|
104
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37.
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WEST BENGAL
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172
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|
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TOTAL
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3123
SPARSH hosts all requisite security features. The system has also been security certified by an independent third-party auditor and Ministry of Defence-designated cyber-security agency.
Service Centres have been set up to ensure access for old age, disabled pensioners, those living in remote areas or those who are unable to avail online access for any reason.
Banks also function as Service Centres where pensioners can register their grievances or monitor their disposal. An agreement has been signed with State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank in this regard.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Smt Vandana Chavan in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to release results of fourth cycle of All India Tiger Estimation - 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will release the results of the fourth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation - 2018, at Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday, July 29, 2019.
The Tiger Estimation exercise is believed to be the world’s largest wildlife survey effort in terms of coverage, intensity of sampling and quantum of camera trapping.
India conducts the All India Tiger Estimation every four years. Three cycles of the estimation have already been completed in 2006, 2010 and 2014.
The Government and National Tiger Conservation Authority have also carried out an economic valuation of tigers in mitigating the adverse impact of climate change. Such interventions and processes have been operationalised through a legally mandated Tiger Conservation Plan to ensure that it is institutionalized.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane visits KVIC Mumbai, virtually inaugurates Rohtak Technology Centre
Building Technology Centres will help us build a nation of entrepreneurs and contribute to economic growth: Narayan Rane
The Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane virtually inaugurated a Technology Centre at Rohtak, Haryana, during his visit to the office of Khadi and Village Industries Commission at Vile Parle, Mumbai today, September 17, 2021. The Centre under the MSME Ministry has been developed over an area of 20 acres. The Minister informed that the Centre will train more than 8,400 trainees annually. He pointed out that for a population of 135 crore, the nation needs more and more technology centres which need to be speedily constructed.
The Minister said that the new technology developed in these Centres should be taken to more and more people, for building a nation of entrepreneurs and for increasing our national GDP. “The technology developed in these MSME Centres will give a good impetus to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will help us battle poverty and enable the nation to rise as a superpower.”
Earlier in the day, the Minister interacted with representatives of Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme  institutions in Maharashtra and appreciated their efforts.
The Minister also interacted with KVIC officials and reviewed the functioning of the organization.
Member of Parliament, Dr. Arvind Sharma; Secretary  Shri B.B. Swain; Additional Secretary, MSME, Shri Devendra Kumar Singh; CEO, KVIC, Ms. Preeta Verma were also present on the occasion.